Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the principle of \"separation of powers\" and the Articles of Confederation? a. Because the Articles of Confederation created a bicameral legislative branch that could make and enforce its laws, it clearly illustrates the principle of "separation of powers".

b. The Articles of Confederation created both a legislative branch and an executive branch, making this document a clear illustration of the principle of "separation of powers".
c. Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers".
d. The Articles of Confederation created only a judicial branch that could interpret matters of law for the states, therefore it is a poor example of the principle of "separation of powers".

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation did not effectively demonstrate the principle of separation of powers, merging legislative and executive roles into a single entity without a clear distinction between branches, unlike the later U.S. Constitution, which established clear separations and checks and balances.

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The statement that because the Articles of Confederation created a bicameral legislative branch is incorrect, as the Articles established unicameral legislature and did not illustrate the principle of separation of powers strongly. The Articles of Confederation did not separate the government into distinct branches; instead, it amalgamated the legislative and executive functions into one body, the Congress, failing to establish a separate executive branch or judiciary. Later, the U.S. Constitution was established to create a more structurally defined separation of powers, where the legislative, executive, and judiciary functions were clearly separated into distinct branches, each with their own set of checks and balances that enabled them to work together while preventing any single branch from becoming too powerful.

Answer 2

Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers".

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